- You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
- After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.
- Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: Tour guide.
Why this is correct: The tourist directly says he is looking for a tour guide.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Parking space.: The stated detail is tour guide; parking space does not match that detail.
- Police.: The stated detail is tour guide; police does not match that detail.
- Fire brigade.: The stated detail is tour guide; fire brigade does not match that detail.
Correct Answer: He is welcoming.
Why this is correct: The operator welcomes the tourist and offers help.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- He is arrogant.: He welcomes the visitor and offers help rather than responding arrogantly.
- He seeks money.: His initial response offers assistance, not a demand for payment.
- He is bored.: The welcoming response shows engagement rather than boredom.
Correct Answer: Someone who can explain the historical significance.
Why this is correct: The tourist wants someone who can explain the history behind the landmarks.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Someone who can explain the architecture.: The requested explanation concerns historical significance, not just building design.
- Someone who can help bypass the crowd.: He wants to understand landmarks, not skip crowds.
- Someone who can speak Spanish.: His request concerns historical information, not a Spanish-speaking guide.
Correct Answer: At least 3 full days.
Why this is correct: The operator recommends a minimum of three full days for an extensive tour.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- At least 2 half days.: The stated detail is at least 3 full days; at least 2 half days does not match that detail.
- At least 5 days.: The stated detail is at least 3 full days; at least 5 days does not match that detail.
- At least a week.: The stated detail is at least 3 full days; at least a week does not match that detail.
Correct Answer: Guide wants tourists to understand the history and culture of the city.
Why this is correct: The operator wants visitors to understand the history and culture, rather than simply rushing between places.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Guides charge per day from tourists.: The explanation given is understanding the city, not a daily charging rule.
- There is a shortage of English speaking guides.: He emphasizes history and culture rather than a shortage of English-speaking guides.
- Not many guides know about the history of the place.: The recommendation assumes guides can explain the city; lack of historical knowledge is not the reason.
Correct Answer: A good relaxed itinerary.
Why this is correct: The tourist directly describes the proposed schedule as relaxed and suitable.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Hectic short itinerary.: He describes the schedule as relaxed, rather than rushed.
- Not suitable for his budget.: His reaction approves the schedule; he does not object to its cost.
- An itinerary that needs further changes.: He welcomes the suggested itinerary instead of requesting revisions.
Correct Answer: 3 guides.
Why this is correct: The operator initially offers three guides. Only two are fluent in English, but the original shortlist contains three.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 2 guides.: Two are fluent in English, but the initial offer includes three guides.
- 4 guides.: The initial shortlist contains three guides, not four.
- 5 guides.: The initial shortlist contains three guides, not five.
Correct Answer: Guide would be at the office at 9AM in the morning.
Why this is correct: The guide will be at the office at nine in the morning. Meeting outside the hotel is offered as an alternative location, without an eleven o’clock time.
Tips: Check who, what, when, or where the question asks about. Match that detail to the speaker’s words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Guide would be at the destination at 9AM in the morning.: Nine o’clock is the office meeting time, not arrival at a tour destination.
- Guide would be at the hotel at 11AM in the morning.: The hotel is an alternative meeting place; eleven o’clock is not the offered time.
- Guide may not be available the morning.: A morning meeting is specifically offered, so morning availability is established.
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